By JESSE BEDAYN and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A judge dismissed the 2021 kidnapping case against the Colorado gay nightclub shooter even though she had previously raised concerns about the defendant stockpiling weapons and explosives and planning a shootout, court transcripts obtained Friday by The Associated Press reveal. Relatives, including
Continue ReadingBy Arnaud Siad and Max Foster, CNN A meeting “filled with warmth and understanding” took place on Friday between an honorary royal aide and the Black charity founder she repeatedly asked where she was “really from,” according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. Susan Hussey offered her “sincere apologies” to Ngozi Fulani for her comments
Continue ReadingBy Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN There are more than 600 muscles in the human body, and it’s impossible to strengthen each and every one. Yet there are plenty whose power you can enhance, and doing so is key to enjoying a healthy, active life. Strong muscles help combat diabetes, boost cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and mental health,
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — As Phoenix gets ready to host the Super Bowl, Mayor Kate Gallego has announced Sky Harbor International Airport will be the world’s first airport to offer the self-driving ride-hailing service Waymo. Gallego said during a news conference Friday that fans who come to the city for the Feb. 12 Super Bowl will
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — As Phoenix gets ready to host the Super Bowl, Mayor Kate Gallego has announced Sky Harbor International Airport will be the world’s first airport to offer the self-driving ride-hailing service Waymo. Gallego said during a news conference Friday that fans who come to the city for the Feb. 12 Super Bowl will
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — As Phoenix gets ready to host the Super Bowl, Mayor Kate Gallego has announced Sky Harbor International Airport will be the world’s first airport to offer the self-driving ride-hailing service Waymo. Gallego said during a news conference Friday that fans who come to the city for the Feb. 12 Super Bowl will
Continue ReadingBy BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS AP Education Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jonathan Oliva is in third grade, but struggles to read and write. “His teacher said he’s like a kindergartner. He doesn’t know anything,” his mother, Veronica Lucas, said in Spanish, standing in the parking lot outside his elementary school. So many obstacles stand between
Continue ReadingBy BROOKE LEFFERTS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Bethenny Frankel has never been shy about offering her opinion, but lately giving advice has become her business. The reality TV star and producer, entrepreneur, and bestselling author has a new CNBC show, “Money Court,” where she and co-host Kevin O’Leary hear business dilemmas and come
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana college basketball is in the midst of a revival. On the men’s side, Purdue is ranked No. 1 and Indiana is in the top 15. On the women’s side, Indiana and Notre Dame are both in the top five. The Purdue women, Notre Dame and
Continue ReadingBy Kylie Atwood, CNN The US State Department announced it is opening a “China House” on Friday which will serve as the convening point for US policy toward Beijing and boost the number of diplomats focused on the country. “China House will ensure the US government is able to responsibly manage our competition with the
Continue ReadingBy Sammy Mngqosini, Issy Ronald and Manveena Suri, CNN English football great David Beckham has addressed criticism over his role as an ambassador for Qatar during the World Cup, saying it is “positive that debate about the key issues has been stimulated directly by the first World Cup being held in the region.” British comedian
Continue ReadingCNN By Don Riddell, CNN This was never going to be a traditional World Cup. Breaking ground in the Middle East and played for the first time in the European winter, it was always going to look and feel different. Qatar was described by some as the most controversial World Cup tournament host, with criticism
Continue ReadingBy Kristina Sgueglia, CNN Virginia schools can require masking for peers and teachers of 12 students with disabilities to protect from virus exposure as part of reasonable accommodations under federal disability law, according to a settlement reached this week. The settlement concludes a legal battle between the parents of the students with disabilities that put
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Morningside quarterback Joe Dolincheck and four of his teammates on offense have been selected to The Associated Press NAIA All-America team. Dolincheck led the NAIA with 353 yards passing per game and 37 touchdown passes. He was joined on the first team by receivers Austin Johnson and
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Las Vegas Bowl: Florida (6-6) vs. No. 17 Oregon State (9-3), Saturday, 2:30 p.m. EST (ESPN) FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: Oregon State by 10 1/2. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE The Beavers hope to achieve the third 10-win season in program history. Oregon State also won double-digit games in
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Las Vegas Bowl: Florida (6-6) vs. No. 17 Oregon State (9-3), Saturday, 2:30 p.m. EST (ESPN) FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: Oregon State by 10 1/2. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE The Beavers hope to achieve the third 10-win season in program history. Oregon State also won double-digit games in
Continue ReadingMOSCOW (AP) — The head of Russia’s Central Bank says the country’s economy will contract by about 3% this year. That’s a sharp turnaround from its growth in 2021, the year before sanctions and company pullouts hit in the wake of the conflict in Ukraine. Central Bank governor Elvira Nabiullina said following a bank board
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Brittney Griner said she’s “grateful” to be back in the United States and plans on playing basketball again next season for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. Her comments came a week after she was released from a Russian prison, freed in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange. “It feels so good
Continue ReadingBy Holmes Lybrand The rioter at the front of a mob that chased US Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman up flights of stairs near the Senate chamber on January 6, 2021, has been sentenced to five years behind bars. Douglas Jensen, who prosecutors say was one of the first 10 rioters to enter the Capitol
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — At long last, “Top Gun: Maverick” is coming to a streaming hub. The biggest film of the year is gearing up to land on Paramount+ as of
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